vibrancy

Sometimes vi·brance

[vahy-bruhn-see]

noun

1. vigorous, energetic, or lively quality; vitality.

   The author writes about “wells" of spiritual dynamism, strength, vibrancy, courage, and love to make the journey of aging more gracious.

2. resonant quality of sound.

   I perceive a distinct lack of vibrancy in the sound output of this tiny, cheaply made device.

3. the state or condition of vibrating or moving to and fro, especially in a string so as to produce sound.

   When you tap on the violin and hear a faint buzz, what you’re noticing is the normal vibrancy of the instrument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibrancy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; vibran(t) ( def. ) + -cy ( def. )

Example Sentences

A smart redevelopment plan for those properties will not only “hopefully help bring back vibrancy to the downtown, but also help replenish the city’s cash reserves.”

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Moving forward, my emotional labor is to make sure that I remain full — full of creativity, joy, faith, emotional health, esteem, curiosity, rest, courage and the vibrancy of life itself.

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More than half of organizations reported that a lack of office vibrancy on non-peak attendance days is a central challenge.

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The fulcrum of a cultural transition from vibrancy to stagnation was the 1970s.

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While the government said the changes would bring "vibrancy" to struggling town centres, the Conservatives said Labour's tax policy was responsible for "crippling the hospitality industry" in the first place.

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